Today's consumers have an insatiable appetite for high-quality video and data services. This leaves cable operators and video service providers in a conundrum: How can they be more nimble, improve video quality on every screen and unleash faster broadband speeds? At CCBN 2019, Harmonic will highlight its software-based video streaming and cable access approach. Harmonic offers flexible solutions for all deployment models — on appliances, in cloud and hybrid environments, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) — allowing operators and service providers to be more agile, operationally efficient and deliver scalable gigabit internet and superior-quality multiscreen video with ease.

Videon, a cutting-edge developer of 4K and HD streaming products, is simplifying video streaming with the introduction of its VersaStreamer product line. VersaStreamer eliminates a key workflow barrier by enabling simultaneous output of three RTMP streams. With this capability, plus support for simultaneous output of MPEG-TS streams, HLS, and recording, VersaStreamer addresses the prosumer market's demand for versatility and simplicity, while meeting the functional requirements of specific applications within the pro AV and broadcast markets.

In a recent report about OTT TV and video, ResearchAndMarkets predicted that there will be 9.99 million SVOD subscribers across 35 sub-Saharan Africa countries by 2023, up from 1.56 million at the end of 2017. With OTT video consumption growing, content providers and pay-TV operators in the region need scalable, cost-effective solutions for delivering content to any screen over any network, whether managed or unmanaged. At AfricaCom 2018, Broadpeak® will demonstrate how its CDN and video streaming solutions ensure an exceptional quality of experience (QoE) across all screens and increase the efficiency of multiscreen content delivery.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that it will demonstrate groundbreaking new innovations in virtualized cable access and video streaming at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Oct. 22-25, in Atlanta. Harmonic's software-centric solutions are enabling the next generation of IP-based cable services, including scalable gigabit internet and superior-quality multiscreen video.

Broadpeak®, a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, and Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications operator, today announced plans to jointly implement an innovative solution to optimize video quality and efficiency over fixed and mobile networks. The joint solution — which relies on Broadpeak’s umbrellaCDN™ content delivery network selector and BkA100 analytics running on the Telstra networks, along with Telstra’s intelligent device detection solution — is expected to dramatically increase video streaming quality optimization and efficiency for telco operators while providing the best possible quality of experience (QoE) for their end users.

Simplestream, leaders in live and on-demand OTT services, has appointed Fabio Gallo to the position of Sales Director EMEA. Gallo will initially drive the company’s suite of cutting-edge OTT products, enabling sports rights owners and holders to launch next-generation TV services that engage their audiences, reduce churn and increase monetisation opportunities.

15,000 Hours of Flawless Transmission Delivered by LiveU at the FIFA World Cup in Russia

Posted: 19/07/2018

LiveU released its live broadcasting figures during the FIFA World Cup™ in Russia with 485 units onsite used by customers from over 40 countries. The numbers have doubled, and even tripled, since the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ – including over 15,000 hours of live broadcasting, over 30,000 live sessions and 36TB of live transmission – with LiveU’s LU600 4K HEVC solution enabling customers to broadcast more hours with less data. Customers used LiveU to follow the teams, interview the players and the fans, and capture the atmosphere with daily live feeds.

OTT video revenue topped $11.9 billion in 2017, a 41 percent increase over the prior year, according to a Convergence Research Group study. It is expected to continue to climb, reaching $16.6 billion in 2018 and $25.6 billion in 2020. To take advantage of these opportunities, content providers and pay-TV operators need scalable and secure content delivery solutions that ensure a flawless quality of experience across all screens.

Broadpeak®, a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, today announced that Orange, the largest operator of mobile and internet services in France, has chosen Broadpeak’s solutions to power the delivery of advanced video services. Using the BkS350 origin packager and recorder from Broadpeak, the operator will be able to benefit from the most advanced features related to video processing for delivery to any type of screen with a superior quality of experience (QoE).

VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by United Shore to provide high-definition (HD), ultra-low-latency IP streaming and digital signage capabilities throughout the mortgage lender’s new corporate headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan. Designed to seamlessly integrate with any IT environment and run on LAN, WAN, or wireless networks, the EZ TV Platform will provide United Shore with a secure, scalable, and cost-effective way to distribute a comprehensive lineup of TV channels and signage to more than 150 displays around the company’s new 600,000-square-foot building over its IP infrastructure, and without the cost of installing RF cabling. Providing its more than 2,400 employees with valuable company information and essential television content, the new EZ TV Platform will be part of the company’s initiative to create a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, today announced it will showcase its latest high-performance video streaming solutions for military and defense applications at Eurosatory 2018. Scheduled for June 11-15 at Paris Nord Villepinte, Eurosatory is the premier international defense and security exhibition.

LiveU is teaming up with The Next Web (TNW) for the second year running to showcase the latest and greatest in professional live streaming and production at TNW's annual gathering in Amsterdam (May 24 & 25). We'll be operating a live studio, produced by Stream My Event, to capture all the atmosphere using our LiveU Solo units. Hosted by The Innovation Station's Johan Schaap, the studio will feature live interviews with conference speakers and ad-hoc conversations with the visitors on the festival floor, using roaming units. We'll also be demonstrating our enhanced Solo Studio cloud graphics and new mobile app in a demo station nearby.

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